KR20210127402A - Display apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a display apparatus. The display apparatus according to a spirit of the present invention comprises: a display assembly including a screen for displaying an image; and a stand coupled to the display assembly to support the display assembly. The stand includes: a support bar extending in the front-rear direction; a leg extending upwardly from the support bar; and a plurality of coupling units formed on the leg and arranged in the front-rear direction. The display assembly may be coupled to any one of the plurality of coupling units. One aspect of the present invention provides the display apparatus including the stand capable of variously mounting the display assembly.

Description

display device {DISPLAY APPARATUS}

The present invention relates to a display device, and more particularly, to a display device having a stand.

In general, a display device is a device that displays a screen, and includes a monitor or a television. As the display device, a self-luminous display panel such as an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) and a water-emission display panel such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel are used.

A recent display device may be used by installing the display device on a wall or by mounting the display device on the floor by a stand according to the user's preference.

One aspect of the present invention provides a display device including a stand capable of variously mounting a display assembly.

One aspect of the present invention provides a display device including a stand on which a display assembly that provides different contents according to a mounting state is mounted.

A display device according to an aspect of the present invention includes a display assembly including a screen for displaying an image, and a stand coupled to the display assembly to support the display assembly, wherein the stand includes a support bar extending in a front-rear direction; A leg extending upward from the support bar, and a plurality of coupling parts formed on the legs and arranged in a front-rear direction, the display assembly may be coupled to any one of the plurality of coupling parts.

Each of the plurality of coupling parts may include a coupling surface on which the display assembly is disposed, and the display assembly may be disposed on the corresponding coupling surface such that the corresponding coupling surface and the screen of the display assembly are parallel to each other.

The plurality of coupling parts include a first coupling part including a first coupling surface formed on one surface of the leg, and a second coupling surface formed on the other surface of the leg and having an upper end inclined toward one surface of the leg It may include two coupling parts.

A rear surface of the display device may be coupled to the first coupling part and disposed on the first coupling surface, and the screen of the display device may be disposed perpendicular to the front and rear directions.

A rear surface of the display device may be coupled to the second coupling part and disposed on the second coupling surface, and the screen of the display device may have an upper end inclined downward.

The support bar includes a central portion from which the leg extends, a first extension portion extending from one end of the central portion, and a second extension portion extending from the other end of the central portion and shorter than the first extension portion, the leg having an upper end The first extension portion may be formed to be inclined in an extending direction.

The first coupling part may be formed on the leg to be positioned above the first extension part, and when the display assembly is coupled to the first coupling part, the first extension part may protrude toward the front of the display assembly. .

The second coupling part may be formed on the leg to be positioned above the central part, and when the display assembly is coupled to the second coupling part, the first extension part may protrude toward the rear of the display assembly.

a first hook formed on the first coupling surface, and a first screw coupling portion formed on the first coupling surface, wherein the second coupling portion includes a second hook formed on the second coupling surface, and the second coupling portion It may include a second screw coupling portion formed on the coupling surface.

The display assembly may include a screw coupling part formed on a rear surface of the display assembly to be screwed with the first screw coupling part or the second screw coupling part.

The display assembly includes a first hook coupling part formed on the rear surface of the display assembly and hook-coupled to the first hook, and a second hook coupling part formed on the rear surface of the display assembly and hook-coupled to the second hook. may include

The first hook coupling part may be disposed to be spaced apart from the screw coupling part by a first distance in a direction perpendicular to a long side of the display assembly.

The second hook coupling part may be disposed to be spaced apart from the screw coupling part by a second distance longer than the first distance in a direction perpendicular to a long side of the display assembly.

The screw coupling part, the first hook coupling part, and the second hook coupling part may be arranged in parallel in a direction perpendicular to a long side of the display assembly.

The second hook coupling part may be disposed to be spaced apart from the screw coupling part by a second distance in a direction perpendicular to a short side of the display assembly.

A display device according to an aspect of the present invention includes a display assembly including a screen for displaying an image, a stand coupled to the display assembly to support the display assembly, a gyro sensor detecting a tilt of the display assembly, and the display assembly and a control unit for changing an input source of an image output through the screen of the display assembly based on a slope of The display assembly may be coupled to any one of the plurality of coupling parts.

The plurality of coupling parts are formed on one surface of the leg and include a first coupling surface perpendicular to the ground, and a second coupling surface formed on the other surface of the leg and inclined toward the top surface of the leg. and a second coupling unit including a, wherein the control unit changes the input source to a TV mode when it is determined that the display assembly is coupled to the first coupling unit, and the display assembly is configured to operate the second coupling unit. When it is determined that the two coupling units are coupled to each other, the input source may be changed to a content mode for receiving preset content.

When it is determined that the display assembly is coupled to the second coupling part, the controller may control the display assembly to display a list of the preset contents.

When it is determined that the display assembly is coupled to the second coupling part and the short side of the display assembly is horizontal to the ground, the control unit may change the input source to a phone mode for interworking with the user terminal. have.

When it is determined that the display assembly is coupled to the second coupling part and the short side of the display assembly is horizontal to the ground, the control unit determines the preset content as content having an aspect ratio greater than a vertical side of the display assembly. can

The display apparatus of the present invention may arrange the display assembly in a plurality of mounting modes using a pair of stands according to a user's selection.

The display device of the present invention can automatically convert an input source suitable for the corresponding deferment mode for each deferment mode, so that the user's convenience can be achieved.

1 is a perspective view of a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an exploded view illustrating a display assembly of the display device shown in FIG. 1 .
FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a stand of the display device shown in FIG. 1 .
FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the stand of the display device shown in FIG. 3 from another direction.
FIG. 5 is a view illustrating a state in which a stand is accommodated in the display assembly shown in FIG. 1 .
FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a state in which the first coupling part of the stand is coupled to the display assembly shown in FIG. 1 .
FIG. 7 is a view illustrating a state in which the second coupling part of the stand is coupled to the display assembly shown in FIG. 1 .
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a state in a first mode in the display device shown in FIG. 1 .
9 is a side view of the display device shown in FIG. 8 .
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a second mode state in the display device shown in FIG. 1 .
11 is a side view of the display device shown in FIG. 10 .
12 is a diagram illustrating a state in a third mode in the display device shown in FIG. 1 .
13 is a control block diagram of a display apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment.
14 is a flowchart of a method of controlling a display apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment.
15 is a diagram schematically illustrating a situation in which content is displayed on a screen of a display device according to an exemplary embodiment in a second mode.
16 is a diagram schematically illustrating a situation in which content or a screen of a user terminal according to a phone mode is displayed on a screen of a display device according to an embodiment in a third mode.
17 is a diagram schematically illustrating a first situation in which a screen of a user terminal according to a phone mode is displayed on a screen of a display apparatus according to an embodiment in a second mode.
18 is a diagram schematically illustrating a second situation in which a screen of a user terminal according to a phone mode is displayed on a screen of a display device according to an embodiment in a second mode.

The configuration shown in the embodiments and drawings described in this specification is only a preferred example of the disclosed invention, and there may be various modifications that can replace the embodiments and drawings of the present specification at the time of filing of the present application.

In addition, the same reference numbers or reference numerals in each drawing in the present specification indicate parts or components that perform substantially the same functions.

In addition, the terms used herein are used to describe the embodiments, and are not intended to limit and/or limit the disclosed invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as "comprises" or "have" are intended to designate that the features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification exist, but one or more other features It does not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of figures, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

In addition, terms including ordinal numbers such as “first” and “second” used in this specification may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms, and the terms are It is used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, a second component may also be referred to as a first component. The term “and/or” includes any combination of a plurality of related listed items or any of a plurality of related listed items.

On the other hand, terms such as "front", "rear", "upper" and "lower" used in the following description are defined based on the drawings, and the shape and position of each component is not limited by these terms .

Hereinafter, an embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view of a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded view illustrating a display assembly of the display device shown in FIG. 1 .

Although the description of the present invention describes a flat display device as an example, it may also be applied to a curved display device or a bendable display device.

1 to 2 , the display device 1 may include a display assembly 2 including a screen 10 for displaying an image in a forward direction. The display assembly 2 may have a rectangular shape when viewed from the front and rear directions, and may have a rectangular shape in which the lower side corresponding to the horizontal side of the front or rear side of the display assembly 2 is longer than the left and right side sides corresponding to the vertical direction. . Accordingly, the upper and lower sides corresponding to the width of the front or rear surface of the display assembly 2 may be referred to as long sides (L, see FIG. 5 ), and the vertical sides may be referred to as short sides (S, see FIG. 5 ). can

The display assembly 2 may include a chassis assembly for receiving and supporting the display panel 20 and the backlight unit.

The display panel 20 is composed of a liquid crystal panel formed by sealing liquid crystal (not shown) between two glass substrates (not shown) provided with electrodes, respectively, and can display an image in the front. Accordingly, the screen 10 of the display assembly 2 may correspond to a region exposed to the outside of the display panel 20 .

The chassis assembly may include a top chassis 82 , a middle mold 70 , and a bottom chassis 84 .

The top chassis 82 may include an opening 82a for exposing the display panel 20 . The bottom chassis 84 may include a bottom portion 84a disposed under the backlight unit, and a bottom side portion 84b extending upward from the bottom portion 84a.

Various components of the display device 1 such as the top chassis 82 and the mid mold 70 may be fixedly supported on the bottom chassis 84 .

The bottom chassis 84 may serve to radiate heat generated from the light source 31 to the outside. That is, heat generated from the light source 31 may be transferred to the bottom chassis 84 through the printed circuit board 32 , and may be radiated from the bottom chassis 84 . To this end, the bottom chassis 84 may be formed of various metal materials such as aluminum and SUS having excellent thermal conductivity, or plastic materials such as ABS. In addition, the printed circuit board 32 may also be a metal PCB made of an aluminum material having good thermal conductivity.

However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and at least one of the top chassis 82 , the mid mold 70 , and the bottom chassis 84 may be omitted or may be formed integrally with each other.

The display assembly 2 may further include a rear cover 100 that surrounds the chassis assembly and covers the rear of the bottom chassis 84 to protect and accommodate the chassis assembly.

The display assembly 2 may further include a backlight unit provided to supply light to the display panel 20 .

The backlight unit may be a direct type in which the light source 31 is disposed directly below the display panel 20 . The backlight unit includes a light source module 30 including a light source 31 and a printed circuit board 32 on which the light source 31 is mounted, and various optical sheets disposed on a movement path of light emitted from the light source 31 ( 50) may be included.

The light source 31 may be provided to supply light to the display panel 20 . The light source 31 may include a light emitting diode (LED). The LED may be provided in the form of a package in which an LED chip is mounted on a substrate and filled with resin. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL) or an External Electrode Fluorescent Lamp (EEFL) may be used as the light source 31 .

A plurality of light sources 31 may be mounted on the printed circuit board 32 spaced apart from each other at predetermined intervals. A circuit pattern for transmitting driving power and a signal to the light source 31 may be formed on the printed circuit board 32 . The printed circuit board 32 may be seated on the bottom chassis 84 .

The light emitted from the light source 31 may directly supply the light to the display panel 20 differently from the edge type display device. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the rear cover 100 of the display assembly 2 and the stand 200 to be described later may also be applied to an edge-type display device.

In this case, the optical sheet 50 may be disposed between the light source 31 and the display panel 20 in order to improve the characteristics of the light emitted from the light source 31 .

The backlight unit may include a diffusion sheet 40 . The diffusion sheet 40 may cancel or minimize the light irradiated from the light source 31 . Since the light irradiated from the light source 31 directly enters the eye, the pattern in which the light source 31 is disposed is directly reflected on the eye, so that the diffusion sheet 40 can offset or minimize this.

In general, the diffusion sheet 40 is a configuration included in the optical sheet 50 as one configuration of the optical sheet 50 . That is, the diffusion sheet 40 may be provided to diffuse the light irradiated from the light source module 30 in all directions so that a uniform amount of light is displayed on the image in all directions.

The backlight unit may further include a reflective sheet 60 for preventing light loss by reflecting light. The reflective sheet 60 may reflect light emitted from the light source 31 to be incident on the diffusion sheet 40 . The reflective sheet 60 may be formed in various forms, such as a sheet, a film, and a plate. For example, the reflective sheet 60 may be formed by coating a base material with a material having high reflectivity. SUS, BRASS, Aluminum, PET, etc. may be used as a base material, and Silver, TIO2, etc. may be used as a highly reflective coating agent. The reflective sheet 60 may be seated and supported on the printed circuit board 32 .

The rear cover 100 may cover the edge side of the display assembly 2 while covering the rear of the bottom chassis 84 as described above. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and an additional frame or housing may cover the edge side of the display assembly 2 .

The display device 1 is arranged as a mount-type in which the display assembly 2 is fixed to a wall according to the needs of a user, or a stand-type in which the display assembly 2 is mounted on the ground by a stand 200 . (stand-type) can be arranged.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a stand of the display device shown in FIG. 1 . FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the stand of the display device shown in FIG. 3 from another direction. FIG. 5 is a view illustrating a state in which a stand is accommodated in the display assembly shown in FIG. 1 . FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a state in which the first coupling part of the stand is coupled to the display assembly shown in FIG. 1 . FIG. 7 is a view illustrating a state in which the second coupling part of the stand is coupled to the display assembly shown in FIG. 1 .

3 to 7, the stand 200 is a support bar 210 placed on the floor (or ground) on which the display device 1 is to be placed, and extends upward from the support bar 210 to the display device ( 1) and may include a leg 220 that may be combined. The stand 200 may be detachably coupled to the display assembly 2 at the rear.

The support bar 210 may extend in parallel with the bottom surface and may have a bar shape extending in the front-rear direction of the display device 1 . Specifically, the support bar 210 of the stand 200 is a central portion 210a from which the legs 220 extend upward, and from one end of the central portion 210a to the front-rear direction of the display assembly 2 in a direction parallel to the floor surface. A first extension 210b extending from the other end of the central portion 210a may include a second extension 210c extending in a front-rear direction of the display assembly 2 in a direction parallel to the bottom surface. Specifically, when viewed with reference to the stand 200 shown in FIG. 3 , the first extension 210b may extend from the front end of the central portion 210a toward the front, and the second extension 210c is the central portion. It can be said that it extends from the rear end of (210a) toward the rear.

A first coupling part 230 coupled to the display assembly 2 may be formed on one upper surface of the leg 220 , and a second coupling part 240 may be formed on the other upper surface of the leg 220 . Specifically, when viewed with respect to the stand 200 shown in FIG. 3 , one surface of the leg 220 on which the first coupling part 230 is formed corresponds to the front surface of the leg 220 , and the second coupling part 240 . ) The other surface of the leg 220 on which is formed may correspond to the rear surface of the leg 220 . That is, the first coupling part 230 and the second coupling part 240 may be arranged in the front-rear direction.

The leg 220 may extend upward from the central portion 210a, and an upper end of the leg 220 may extend to be inclined in one direction parallel to the front-rear direction. Specifically, when viewed with respect to the stand 200 shown in FIG. 3 , the legs 220 may extend in a direction inclined toward the front from the central portion 210a. Accordingly, when viewed with respect to the stand 200 shown in FIG. 3 , the first coupling part 230 may be formed at a position more biased forward than the central part 210a, and the first coupling part 230 is the first coupling part 230 . 1 may be positioned above the extension 210b. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the leg 220 may extend from the central portion 210a in a direction perpendicular to the ground.

When the display assembly 2 is coupled to the first coupling part 230 , the first extension part 210b may protrude forward of the display assembly 2 , and the display assembly 2 may be coupled to the second coupling part 240 . ), the first extension 210b may protrude to the rear of the display assembly 2 .

When the display assembly 2 is coupled to the first coupling part 230 , there is a risk that the display assembly 2 may fall forward due to the weight of the display assembly 2 , and the display assembly 2 may be coupled to the second coupling part 230 . When coupled to 240, there is a risk that the display assembly 2 will fall backward due to the weight of the display assembly 2, but the first extension 210b is longer than the second extension 210c. Since the display assembly 2 can be stably supported, an accident of the display assembly 2 falling over can be prevented.

The first coupling portion 230 is formed on the first coupling surface 231, the first hook 232 protruding from the first coupling surface 231, the first coupling surface 231, the legs 220 It includes a first screw coupling part 233 passing through, and the second coupling part 240 has a second coupling surface 241 and a second hook 242 protruding from the second coupling surface 241, the second and a second screw coupling portion 243 formed on the coupling surface 241 and penetrating the leg 220 .

The first coupling surface 231 may correspond to one surface of the leg 220 on which the first coupling part 230 is formed. Specifically, when viewed with reference to the stand 220 shown in Figure 3, the first coupling surface 231 may be formed on the front surface of the leg 220, the first hook 232 is the first coupling surface ( 231) may protrude forward. The first coupling surface 231 may be perpendicular to the front-rear direction. Accordingly, the first coupling surface 231 may be perpendicular to the support bar 220 and may be perpendicular to the bottom surface on which the display device 1 is disposed.

When the display assembly 2 is coupled to the first coupling part 230 , the rear surface of the display assembly 2 may be in contact with the first coupling surface 231 to be disposed on the first coupling surface 231 . Accordingly, the display assembly 2 may be disposed in parallel with the first coupling surface 231 , and the screen 10 of the display assembly 2 may be disposed in parallel with the first coupling surface 231 . When the display assembly 2 is disposed on the first coupling surface 231 , the screen 10 of the display assembly 2 may be perpendicular to the front-rear direction. That is, the screen 10 of the display assembly 2 may be perpendicular to the bottom surface on which the display device 1 is disposed.

The second coupling surface 241 may correspond to the other surface of the leg 220 on which the second coupling part 240 is formed. Specifically, when viewed based on the stand 220 shown in FIG. 3, the second coupling surface 241 may be formed on the rear surface of the leg 220, and the second hook 242 is the second coupling surface ( 241) may protrude toward the rear.

The second coupling surface 241 may have an upper portion inclined toward one surface of the leg 220 on which the first coupling surface 231 of the leg 220 is formed. Accordingly, the plane including the second coupling surface 241 may be provided to be inclined with respect to the plane including the first coupling surface 231 . Preferably, when the stand 200 is viewed from the side, the angle between the straight line parallel to the first coupling surface 231 and the straight line parallel to the second coupling surface 241 may be 12°. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and may have various angles.

When the display assembly 2 is coupled to the second coupling part 240 , the rear surface of the display assembly 2 may be in contact with the second coupling surface 241 to be disposed on the second coupling surface 241 . Accordingly, the display assembly 2 may be disposed in parallel with the second coupling surface 241 , and the screen 10 of the display assembly 2 may be disposed in parallel with the second coupling surface 241 . When the display assembly 2 is disposed on the second coupling surface 241 , the screen 10 of the display assembly 2 may be disposed so that the top thereof is inclined toward the rear (refer to FIGS. 11 and 12 ). That is, the screen 10 of the display assembly 2 may be inclined with respect to the bottom surface on which the display device 1 is disposed.

The first hook 232 includes a first protrusion 232a that protrudes perpendicularly to the first coupling surface 231 , and a first protrusion 232a extending vertically upward from one end of the first protrusion 232a to the first protrusion 232a . One hook part 232b may be included. The second hook 242 includes a second protrusion 242a that protrudes perpendicularly to the second coupling surface 241 , and a second protrusion 242a extending upward from one end of the second protrusion 242a perpendicular to the second protrusion 242a . It may include two hook portions 242b.

The first screw coupling portion 233 includes a first protruding portion 233a convexly formed on the first coupling surface 231 , and a first screw passing through the first protruding portion 233a and to which the screw may be fastened. The coupling hole 233b, the first inlet hole 233c formed on the second coupling surface 241 so that the screw can be introduced into the leg 220 from the outside, the first inlet hole 233c, and the first inlet hole 233c It may include a first communication path (233d) for communicating with one screw coupling hole (233b).

The second screw coupling portion 243 includes a second protruding portion 243a convexly formed on the second coupling surface 241 , and a second screw passing through the second protruding portion 243a and to which the screw may be fastened. The coupling hole 243b, the second inlet hole 243c formed on the first coupling surface 231 so that the screw can be introduced into the leg 220 from the outside, the second inlet hole 243c and the second inlet hole 243c It may include a second communication path 243d for communicating the two screw coupling holes (243b).

The first hook 232 and the first screw coupling part 233 may be disposed to be spaced apart by a certain distance, and the second hook 242 and the second screw coupling part 243 may also be disposed to be spaced apart by a certain distance. have. Specifically, the first hook 232 and the first ridge 233a may be spaced apart by a certain distance, and the second hook 242 and the second ridge 243a may also be spaced apart by a certain distance. can In this case, the distance between the first hook 232 and the first protrusion 233a may be shorter than the distance between the second hook 242 and the second protrusion 243a.

Therefore, when the first hook 232 and the second hook 242 are positioned at the same height or at an adjacent height, the first screw coupling part 233 and the second screw coupling part 243 may be positioned at different heights from each other. can The first inlet hole 233c may be disposed above the second protrusion 243a , and the second inlet hole 243c may be disposed below the first protrusion 233a.

The accommodating part 110 in which the stand 200 can be accommodated may be formed on the rear surface of the display assembly 2 . The accommodating part 110 may be formed in the rear cover 100 forming the rear surface of the display assembly 2 .

The accommodating part 110 may be provided in a groove shape corresponding to the shape of the stand 200 so that the stand 200 is accommodated in the rear cover 100 . In detail, the pair of stands 200 and 300 may be formed in a shape corresponding to a shape in which they are arranged side by side.

The receiving unit 110 includes a plurality of receiving protrusions 111 and 112 that protrude from the inner surface to prevent the stand 200 from being separated from the receiving unit 110 when the stand 200 is accommodated in the receiving unit 110 . may include The first receiving protrusion 111 may be provided at a position corresponding to the second inlet hole 243c, and the first receiving protrusion 111 may be inserted into the second inlet hole 243c. A plurality of receiving grooves 210d may be formed on the lower surface of the support bar 210 , and the second receiving protrusions 112 may be provided at positions corresponding to the receiving grooves 210d and inserted into the receiving grooves 210d. . However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

The display assembly 2 may include a signal device (not shown) that is inserted into the sensor mounting unit 101 formed on one side of the rear cover 100 and can transmit or receive a wireless signal from the outside. The display assembly 2 is a cable combination in which a control unit S100 for controlling the display panel 20 and a cable (C, see FIGS. 8, 10, and 12) electrically connected to the control unit S100 to transmit and receive signals are coupled. The unit 130 and the cable coupling unit 130 may include a cable guide 120 for guiding the position of the coupled cable (C).

A cable accommodating space 121 for accommodating a cable C electrically connected to the control unit S100 and a cable guide 120 for guiding the position of the cable C may be formed on the rear surface of the display assembly 2 . .

The rear cover 100 may include a cable accommodating space 121 in which the rear surface of the rear cover 100 corresponding to the rear surface of the display assembly 2 is depressed toward the front of the display assembly 2 . Since the cable coupling part 130 is provided on one surface of the cable accommodating space 121 and the cable guide 120 is connected to the other surface of the cable accommodating space 121 , the cable accommodating space 121 is formed with the cable coupling part 130 and The cable C communicated with the cable guide 120 and coupled to the cable coupling part 130 may pass through the cable accommodation space 121 and the cable guide 120 . The cable accommodating space 121 may be covered by a separate cover that may form a part of the rear surface of the display assembly 2 .

Referring to FIG. 5 , the cable guide 120 has a first guide groove 122 in which one side communicates with the cable accommodating space 121 and the other side is opened from the lower long side (L) side of the rear surface of the display assembly 2 . ), a second guide groove 123 with one side communicating with the cable accommodating space 121 and the other side open from the lower long side (L) side of the rear surface of the display assembly 2 , and a second guide groove 123 ) It may include a third guide groove 124 that is branched from and communicated with the second guide groove 122 on one side and the other side is opened to the outside from the side short side S side of the rear surface of the display assembly 2 . The cable guide 120 may include a separation rib 125 that divides the first guide groove 122 and the second guide groove 123 between the first guide groove 122 and the second guide groove 123 . have.

At this time, the lower long side L of the rear surface of the display assembly 2 in which the other side of the first guide groove 122 and the other side of the second guide groove 123 are open is referred to as the display assembly 2 in the first mode to be described later. ) corresponds to the lower side of the rear side, and the side short side S of the rear side of the display assembly 2 in which the other side of the third guide groove 124 is opened is the side short side S of the display assembly 2 in the third mode to be described later. It may correspond to the lower side of the rear side.

When a user uses the display device 1 in any one of a first mode, a second mode, and a third mode to be described later, the user may conveniently use the first guide groove 122 , the second guide groove 123 and the third mode. Through any one of the guide grooves 124, one end of the cable (C) that is not coupled to the cable coupling unit 130 may be drawn out to the other open side thereof.

For example, in the first mode and the second mode, the cable C is guided by the first guide groove 122 or the second guide groove 123 , and in the third mode, the cable C is the third It may be guided by the guide groove 124, but this is exemplary and not limited thereto.

A plurality of fastening parts 140 to which the stand 200 can be coupled may be formed on the rear surface of the display assembly 2 . The fastening part 140 may be formed on the rear cover 100 forming the rear surface of the display assembly 2 .

The fastening part 140 includes the hook coupling parts 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149 provided so that the first hook 232 or the second hook 242 can be coupled, and the first screw coupling part 233 or the second screw coupling part 243. ) and may include screw fastening parts 141 , 142 , and 143 for screwing the stand 200 and the display assembly 2 to each other using screws. The hook coupling portions 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, and 149 may include a plurality of them. The screw fastening parts 141 , 142 , and 143 may include a plurality of them.

The hook coupling portions 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, and 149 may be formed in a recess shape so that the hooks 232 and 242 can be inserted, and the hook portions 232b and 242b of the corresponding hooks 232 and 242 can be inserted into the hook portions 232b and 242b. ) and one surface of the recess corresponding to it may have the shape of a groove or a hole. Accordingly, the first hook 232 or the second hook 242 may be hook-coupled by being inserted into the hook coupling portions 144 , 145 , 146 , 147 , 148 , 149 .

The screw fastening parts 141 , 142 , and 143 may have a recess shape so that the protruding parts 233a and 243a can be inserted therein. A screw fastening hole 140b may be formed in one surface of the recess to correspond to the first screw coupling hole 233b or the second screw coupling hole 243b. While the screw passing through the first screw coupling hole 233b or the second screw coupling hole 243b passes through the screw coupling hole 140b, the screw coupling parts 141, 142, 143 are the first screw coupling holes 233b or the second screw It may be screw-coupled to the coupling hole 243b.

6 and 7 show a state coupled with the first coupling part 230 and the second coupling part 240 with respect to the screw coupling part 142 and the hook coupling parts 146 and 147, but this is exemplary. , such a coupling may be similarly represented for all screw coupling parts and hook coupling parts corresponding to each other.

The screw fastening portions 141 , 142 , and 143 may be formed at three corners of the rear surface of the display assembly 2 having a rectangular shape. Specifically, the first screw fastening part 141 formed at a corner adjacent to the cable guide 120 and the long side L from the first screw fastening part 141 are parallel to the long side (L) and spaced apart in a direction perpendicular to the short side (S). The second screw fastening portion 142 formed at the corner of the position, and the first screw fastening portion 141 from the short side (S) and parallel to the long side (L) formed in a corner of a position spaced apart in a direction perpendicular to the A third screw fastening part 143 may be included.

However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the screw fastening part 141 is an auxiliary screw fastening part formed at a corner spaced apart from the second screw fastening part 142 in a direction perpendicular to the long side L of the display assembly 2 . (140a) may be further included. A screw may be fastened to the auxiliary screw fastening part 140a when the display device 1 is mounted on a wall.

The first screw fastening part 141 and the second screw fastening part 142 may be formed symmetrically, and the first screw fastening part 141 and the third screw fastening part 143 may be formed symmetrically.

The first screw fastening part 141 and the second screw fastening part 142 may be formed symmetrically, and the first screw fastening part 141 and the third screw fastening part 143 may be formed symmetrically. The first screw fastening part 141 , the second screw fastening part 142 , the third screw fastening part 143 , and the auxiliary screw fastening part 140a may be formed symmetrically with respect to each other.

The hook coupling portion may be formed at three corners on the rear surface of the display assembly having a rectangular shape. That is, a plurality of hook coupling parts 144 , 145 , 146 , 147 , 148 , and 149 may be provided at positions adjacent to the first screw coupling part 141 , the second screw coupling part 142 , and the third screw coupling part 143 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a plurality of hook coupling parts may be additionally provided at a position adjacent to the auxiliary screw fastening part 140a at a corner where the auxiliary screw fastening part 140a is formed.

The hook coupling part of the display assembly 2 according to the present embodiment may be provided with six hook coupling parts, but is not limited thereto, and a smaller or more number of hook coupling parts may be provided.

Referring to FIGS. 5 to 7 , the hook coupling part includes a first hook coupling part 144 spaced upward by a first distance x from the first screw coupling part 141 and a first screw coupling part. A second hook coupling portion 145 formed to be spaced upward by a second distance y from 141, and a second hook coupling portion 145 formed upwardly spaced apart from the second screw coupling portion 142 by a first distance (x). It may include a third hook coupling part 145 and a fourth hook coupling part 147 formed to be spaced upward by a second distance y from the second screw coupling part 142 .

At this time, being spaced upward from the first screw fastening part 141 or the second screw fastening part 142 is parallel to the long side L from the first screw fastening part 141 or the second screw fastening part 142 and It may correspond to being spaced apart in a direction perpendicular to the long side L toward a line passing through the center of the display assembly 2 .

5 to 7, the hook coupling portion is a fifth hook coupling portion 148 formed to be spaced apart by a second distance y laterally from the first screw coupling portion 141, and a third screw coupling portion It may include a sixth hook coupling portion 149 formed to be spaced apart by a second distance y laterally from the 143 .

At this time, the spaced apart from the first screw fastening part 141 or the third screw fastening part 143 to the side is parallel to the short side S from the first screw fastening part 141 or the third screw fastening part 143 and It may correspond to being spaced apart in a direction perpendicular to the short side S toward a line passing through the center of the display assembly 2 .

A first hook 232 may be coupled to the first hook coupling part 144 and the third hook coupling part 146 . A second hook 242 may be coupled to the second hook coupling part 145 , the fourth hook coupling part 147 , the fifth hook coupling part 148 , and the sixth hook coupling part 149 .

Specifically, the first distance (x) may correspond to a separation distance between the first hook 232 and the first protrusion 233a, and the second distance y is the second hook 242 and the second It may correspond to the separation distance between the ridges 243a. Accordingly, the first hook 232 may be coupled to the hook coupling parts 144 and 146 spaced apart by a first distance x from the screw coupling parts 141 and 142, and the second distance y from the screw coupling parts 141, 142 and 143. A second hook 242 may be coupled to the hook coupling portions 145, 147, 148, and 149 spaced apart by the same.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a state in a first mode in the display device shown in FIG. 1 . 9 is a side view of the display device shown in FIG. 8 . FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a second mode state in the display device shown in FIG. 1 . 11 is a side view of the display device shown in FIG. 10 . 12 is a diagram illustrating a state in a third mode in the display device shown in FIG. 1 .

8 to 12 , the stand 200 may be provided as a pair including the first stand 200 and the second stand 300 . The first stand 200 has a first coupling part 230 and a second coupling part 240 , and the second stand 300 includes a third coupling part 330 identical to the first coupling part 230 and , may have the same fourth coupling part 340 as the second coupling part 240 .

The screen 10 of the display assembly 2 is perpendicular to the front-rear direction while the lower and upper sides of the rear surface of the display assembly 2 are positioned to correspond to the long side (L) and the two side sides of the rear surface to correspond to the short side (S). The display assembly 2 may be mounted on the stands 200 and 300 so as to be arranged in such a manner that the display assembly 2 is arranged in a convenient manner. That is, the screen 10 of the display assembly 2 may be disposed perpendicular to the bottom surface on which the display device 1 is placed.

Specifically, the first hook 232 of the first stand 200 is coupled to the first hook coupling part 144 , and the first screw coupling part 233 of the first stand 200 is coupled to the first screw coupling part. may be coupled to 141 , the third hook 332 of the second stand 300 is coupled to the third hook coupling part 146 , and the third screw coupling part 333 is the second screw coupling part ( 142). At this time, the display assembly 2 is mounted on the stands 200 and 300 so that the two long sides L of the rear surface of the display assembly 2 are located at the lower and upper portions, and the two short sides S of the rear are located perpendicular to the floor surface from both sides. can be mounted on Such a suspended state is referred to as a first mode.

The upper side of the screen 10 of the display assembly 2 is tilted toward the rear while the lower and upper sides of the rear side of the display assembly 2 are positioned to correspond to the long side (L) and the two side sides of the rear side to correspond to the short side (S). The display assembly 2 may be mounted on the stands 200 and 300 so as to be vertically disposed. That is, the screen 10 of the display assembly 2 may be disposed to be inclined with respect to the floor surface on which the display device 1 is placed.

Specifically, the second hook 242 of the first stand 200 is coupled to the second hook coupling part 145 , and the second screw coupling part 243 of the first stand 200 is coupled to the first screw coupling part 145 . It may be coupled to 141 , the fourth hook 342 of the second stand 300 is coupled to the fourth hook coupling part 147 , and the fourth screw coupling part 343 of the second stand 300 . may be coupled to the second screw fastening part 142 . At this time, the display assembly 2 is provided with the stands 200 and 300 so that the two long sides L of the rear surface of the display assembly 2 are located at the lower and upper portions, and the two short sides S of the rear are located inclined from both sides with respect to the floor surface. ) can be mounted on Such a suspended state is referred to as a second mode.

While the upper and lower sides of the rear surface of the display assembly 2 are positioned to correspond to the short side (S), and the two side sides of the rear surface to correspond to the long side (L), the upper portion of the screen 10 of the display assembly 2 faces the rear The display assembly 2 may be mounted on the stands 200 and 300 so as to be inclined toward the display assembly 2 . That is, the screen 10 of the display assembly 2 may be disposed to be inclined with respect to the floor surface on which the display device 1 is placed.

Specifically, the second hook 242 of the first stand 200 is coupled to the fifth hook coupling part 148 , and the second screw coupling part 243 of the first stand 200 is coupled to the first screw coupling part. may be coupled to 141 , the fourth hook 342 of the second stand 300 is coupled to the sixth hook coupling part 149 , and the fourth screw coupling part 343 of the second stand 300 . may be coupled to the third screw fastening part 143 . At this time, the two short sides S of the rear surface of the display assembly 2 are located at the lower and upper sides, and the two long sides L are located at both sides to be inclined with respect to the floor surface. ) can be mounted on Such a suspended state is referred to as a third mode.

The first mode and the second mode may be referred to as a landscape mode, and the third mode may be referred to as a portrait mode.

13 is a control block diagram of a display apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment. 14 is a flowchart of a method for controlling a display apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment. 15 is a diagram schematically illustrating a situation in which content is displayed on a screen of a display device according to an exemplary embodiment in a second mode. 16 is a diagram briefly illustrating a situation in which a screen of a user terminal according to content or a phone mode is displayed on a screen of a display device according to an embodiment in a third mode. 17 is a diagram schematically illustrating a first situation in which a screen of a user terminal according to a phone mode is displayed on a screen of a display apparatus according to an embodiment in a second mode. 18 is a diagram schematically illustrating a second situation in which a screen of a user terminal according to a phone mode is displayed on a screen of a display apparatus according to an embodiment in a second mode.

Hereinafter, a process of determining an input source of an image displayed on the display panel will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 14 .

13 to 14 , the display apparatus 1 according to an exemplary embodiment may include a gyro sensor 400 , a control unit S100 , a switching unit S110 , and a display panel 20 .

The gyro sensor 400 may be provided in the display assembly 2 to measure the angular velocity of the display assembly 2 to detect a tilt of the display assembly 2 .

The gyro sensor 400 may be combined with or replaced with a 3D acceleration sensor, and any sensor capable of determining tilt information of the display device 2 may be employed instead of the gyro sensor without limitation.

The controller S100 may obtain information about the inclination of the display assembly 2 from the gyro sensor 400 . Specifically, the controller S100 may receive the angular velocity signal of the display assembly 2 from the gyro sensor 400 .

The controller S100 may determine in which mode the display assembly 2 is mounted on the stands 200 and 300 based on the tilt information of the display assembly 2 received from the gyro sensor 400 .

For example, when it is determined that the long side L of the display assembly 2 is horizontal with the ground and the short side S of the display assembly 2 is perpendicular to the ground, the control unit S100 controls the display assembly 2 to It can be determined that it is mounted on the stands 200 and 300 in 1 mode.

In addition, when it is determined that the long side L of the display assembly 2 is horizontal with the ground and the short side S of the display assembly 2 is not perpendicular to the ground, the control unit S100 controls the display assembly 2 to move the second It can be determined that the mode is mounted on the stands 200 and 300 .

Also, when it is determined that the short side S of the display assembly 2 is horizontal to the ground, the controller S100 may determine that the display assembly 2 is mounted on the stands 200 and 300 in the third mode.

The controller S100 may change the input source S200 of the image output through the screen 10 of the display assembly 2 based on which mode the display assembly 2 is mounted on the stands 200 and 300 . .

That is, the controller S100 may change the input source S200 of the image output through the screen 10 of the display assembly 2 based on the tilt of the display assembly 2 . Specifically, the controller S100 may control the switching unit S110 so that a specific input source S200 is applied to the display panel 20 .

For this, the control unit S100 may include a processor and a power circuit board on which they are mounted. Also, the controller S100 may include a memory, a processor, and a control circuit board on which they are mounted.

The memory of the control unit S100 may store an algorithm for controlling the operation of components in the display device such as the switching unit S110 and the display panel 20 or data for a program reproducing the algorithm, and the processor is stored in the memory. The above-described or a later-described operation may be performed using the stored data.

The switching unit S110 may change the input source S200 applied to the display panel 20 based on the control signal of the control unit S100 .

Although the control unit S100 and the switching unit S110 are separately illustrated in FIG. 13 , at least one processor and at least one memory may be integrated and implemented as one configuration.

The input source S200 may include a TV mode, an A/V mode, a PC mode, a phone mode, and a contents mode.

The TV mode may include all modes capable of receiving a TV broadcast signal, and the phone mode may include a mode capable of receiving the screen of a user terminal in conjunction with a user terminal such as a smart phone, a laptop, or a tablet PC. have.

The content mode may include a mode for receiving preset content. The preset content may include various images such as an image of a work of art and an image of a character. The content may preferably include still images.

The display panel 20 may display the image received from the input source S200 on the screen 10 .

Various configurations of the display device 1 have been described above. Hereinafter, a control process of the display device 1 using various configurations of the display device 1 will be described.

Referring to FIG. 13 , the gyro sensor 400 may detect a tilt of the display assembly 2 ( 1000 ), and the controller S100 may receive tilt information of the display assembly 2 from the gyro sensor 400 . can

Thereafter, the controller S100 may determine in which mode the display assembly 2 is mounted on the stands 200 and 300 based on the inclination of the display assembly 2 ( 1100 , 1200 , and 1300 ).

The state in which the display assembly 2 is mounted on the pair of stands 200 and 300 in the first mode may mean a state in which the display assembly 2 is coupled to the first coupler 230 and the third coupler 330 . The state mounted on the pair of stands 200 and 300 in the second mode or the third mode means a state in which the display assembly 2 is coupled to the second coupler 240 and the fourth coupler 340 . can do.

Furthermore, when the display assembly 2 is coupled to the second coupling part 240 and the fourth coupling part 340 , and the short side S of the display assembly 2 is in a horizontal state with the ground, it means the third mode. , and when the long side L of the display assembly 2 is in a horizontal state with the ground, it may mean the second mode.

When it is determined that the display assembly 2 is mounted on the stands 200 and 300 in the first mode (Yes in 1100), the controller S100 controls the switching unit S110 to change the input source S200 to the TV mode. (1150). That is, when the user mounts the display assembly 2 on the stands 200 and 300 in the first mode, the display apparatus 1 may be automatically switched to the TV mode.

When it is determined that the display assembly 2 is mounted on the stand 200 or 300 in the second mode or the third mode (examples of 1200 and 1300), the control unit S100 controls the switching unit S110 to control the input source S200. can be changed to the content mode (1250, 1350). That is, when the user mounts the display assembly 2 on the stands 200 and 300 in the second mode or the third mode, the display apparatus 1 may be automatically switched to the content mode.

In this case, the controller S100 may control the display panel 20 to display a list of preset content receivable in the content mode.

Specifically, when it is determined that the display assembly 2 is mounted on the stands 200 and 300 in the third mode, the controller S100 determines the preset content as content B having a vertical side having an aspect ratio greater than that of the horizontal side, and It is possible to display a list of content having an aspect ratio that is greater than the horizontal side.

Conversely, when it is determined that the display assembly 2 is mounted on the stands 200 and 300 in the second mode, the controller S100 determines the preset content as content A having an aspect ratio greater than that of the vertical side, and the horizontal side A list of contents having an aspect ratio greater than this vertical side can be displayed.

That is, the user may select any one content from the list of preset contents, and the display panel may display the contents A and B selected by the user on the screen.

According to the user's setting, when it is determined that the display assembly 2 is mounted on the stands 200 and 300 in the second mode or the third mode (examples of 1200 and 1300), the controller S100 controls the switching unit S110 to The input source S200 may be changed to a phone mode (1250, 1350).

Referring to FIG. 16 , on the screen 10 of the display assembly 2 in the third mode, the screen B of the user terminal having an aspect ratio greater than that of a vertical side may be displayed.

17 to 18 , in the second mode, the screen B of the user terminal having an aspect ratio of which a vertical side is greater than that of a horizontal side may be displayed on the screen 10 of the display assembly 2 in the second mode. Any TV broadcast or content may not be displayed in the area C disposed on either side or on one side of the screen B of the user terminal displayed on the screen 10 of the display assembly 2 .

However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and preset content may be displayed in the area C disposed on either side or on one side of the screen B of the user terminal displayed on the screen of the display assembly. Regions C disposed on both sides of the screen B of the user terminal may be disposed to be opposite to each other with respect to the screen B of the user terminal.

As described above, the display apparatus automatically selects an input source suitable for the mounting mode of the display assembly and automatically changes the displayed image, thereby improving user convenience.

In the above, specific embodiments have been shown and described. However, it is not limited only to the above-described embodiments, and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the invention pertains can make various changes without departing from the spirit of the invention described in the claims below. .

One; display device
2; display assembly
10; screen
100; rear cover
110; storage department
120; cable guide
200,300; stand
210; Jijibar
220; leg
230; first coupling part
231; first mating surface
232; first hook
233; first threaded portion
240; second coupling part
241; second mating surface
242; second hook
243; second threaded part
330; third coupling part
400; gyro sensor
S100; control
S110; switching part
S200; input source

Claims (20)

a display assembly including a screen for displaying an image; and
a stand coupled to the display assembly to support the display assembly;
the stand is
a support bar extending in the front-rear direction;
a leg extending upwardly from the support bar; and
A plurality of coupling portions formed on the legs and arranged in the front-rear direction;
The display assembly is coupled to any one of the plurality of coupling parts. According to claim 1,
Each of the plurality of coupling parts is
and a coupling surface provided so that the display assembly is disposed,
The display assembly is
A display device disposed on the corresponding coupling surface so that the corresponding coupling surface and the screen of the display assembly are parallel to each other. 3. The method of claim 2,
The plurality of coupling parts
A first coupling part including a first coupling surface formed on one surface of the leg, and a second coupling part including a second coupling surface formed on the other surface of the leg and having an upper end inclined toward the one surface of the leg display device. 4. The method of claim 3,
A rear surface of the display device is coupled to the first coupling part and disposed on the first coupling surface, and the screen of the display device is disposed perpendicular to the front-rear direction. 4. The method of claim 3,
A rear surface of the display device is coupled to the second coupling part and disposed on the second coupling surface, and the screen of the display device has an upper end inclined downward. 4. The method of claim 3,
The support bar
A central portion from which the legs extend, a first extension portion extending from one end of the central portion, and a second extension portion extending from the other end of the central portion and shorter than the first extension portion,
the leg is
A display device having an upper end inclined in a direction in which the first extension portion extends. 7. The method of claim 6,
The first coupling portion is formed on the upper portion of the leg so as to be positioned above the first extension portion,
When the display assembly is coupled to the first coupling portion, the first extension portion protrudes toward the front of the display assembly. 7. The method of claim 6,
The second coupling portion is formed on the upper portion of the leg so as to be positioned above the central portion,
When the display assembly is coupled to the second coupling portion, the first extension portion protrudes toward the rear of the display assembly. 4. The method of claim 3,
The first coupling part
A first hook formed on the first coupling surface, and a first screw coupling portion formed on the first coupling surface,
the second coupling part
A display device comprising: a second hook formed on the second coupling surface; and a second screw coupling portion formed on the second coupling surface. 10. The method of claim 9,
The display assembly is
and a screw coupling part formed on a rear surface of the display assembly to be screwed with the first screw coupling part or the second screw coupling part. 11. The method of claim 10,
The display assembly is
a first hook coupling part formed on a rear surface of the display assembly and hook-coupled to the first hook;
and a second hook coupling part formed on a rear surface of the display assembly and hook-coupled to the second hook. 12. The method of claim 11,
The first hook coupling part
A display device disposed to be spaced apart from the screw fastening part by a first distance in a direction perpendicular to a long side of the display assembly. 13. The method of claim 12,
The second hook coupling part
The display device is disposed to be spaced apart from the screw fastening part by a second distance longer than the first distance in a direction perpendicular to a long side of the display assembly. 14. The method of claim 13,
The screw coupling part, the first hook coupling part, and the second hook coupling part are arranged in parallel in a direction perpendicular to a long side of the display assembly. 12. The method of claim 11,
The second hook coupling part
A display device disposed to be spaced apart from the screw fastening part by a second distance in a direction perpendicular to a short side of the display assembly. a display assembly including a screen for displaying an image;
a stand coupled to the display assembly to support the display assembly;
a gyro sensor detecting a tilt of the display assembly; and
a control unit configured to change an input source of an image output through a screen of the display assembly based on a tilt of the display assembly;
The stand is
a support bar extending in the front-rear direction;
a leg extending upwardly from the support bar; and
A plurality of coupling portions formed on the legs and arranged in the front-rear direction;
The display assembly is coupled to any one of the plurality of coupling parts. 17. The method of claim 16,
The plurality of coupling parts
A second coupling part formed on one surface of the leg and including a first coupling surface perpendicular to the ground, and a second coupling surface formed on the other surface of the leg and inclined toward the top surface of the leg comprising a coupling part;
The control unit is
When it is determined that the display assembly is coupled to the first coupling part, the input source is changed to a TV mode, and when it is determined that the display assembly is coupled to the second coupling part, the input source is turned on. A display device that changes to a content mode for receiving preset content. 18. The method of claim 17,
The control unit is
When it is determined that the display assembly is coupled to the second coupling part, the display apparatus controls the display assembly to display a list of the preset contents. 18. The method of claim 17,
The control unit is
When it is determined that the display assembly is coupled to the second coupling part and the short side of the display assembly is horizontal to the ground, the display apparatus changes the input source to a phone mode for interworking with a user terminal. 18. The method of claim 17,
The control unit is
When the display assembly is coupled to the second coupling part and it is determined that the short side of the display assembly is horizontal to the ground, the preset content is determined as content having a vertical side having an aspect ratio greater than a horizontal side.

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